“I’m screwed”: Carlos Alcaraz highlights where it all went wrong for him during defeat in Miami Open opener

Carlos Alcaraz Reflects on Disappointing Miami Open Exit

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz openly admitted to underperforming in his second-round loss at the 2025 Miami Open. The 21-year-old, widely regarded as one of the top players in men’s singles, struggled to find his rhythm in a match that dealt a significant blow to his aspirations.

Alcaraz’s previous outing at Indian Wells also ended in disappointment, as he fell in the round of 64 to Belgium’s David Goffin, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. The defeat was a setback in his pursuit of the world No. 1 ranking, currently held by Jannik Sinner, who remains sidelined due to a three-month suspension following two positive doping tests last year.

With this latest loss, Alcaraz is now out of contention for the top spot before Sinner’s expected return in May. Speaking to the media after the match, the four-time Grand Slam champion was candid about his struggles, acknowledging a visible lack of confidence in his game—especially in the second and third sets.

“It was a very poor performance on my part, I admit it. He was the better player today,” Alcaraz stated. “I didn’t play well, and physically, I didn’t feel good either. When you lack confidence in both your tennis and your physical condition, everything becomes harder. That was clear in the second and third sets, where I couldn’t push myself to play better. I started making mistakes early on, and once he broke my serve in the third set, I felt terrible. Mentally, I’m struggling—this is a tournament where I wanted to do well, and losing in the first round hurts a lot.”